Global health

We promote best practice in women's healthcare, working with our membership to address the greatest barriers in access to quality care for women everywhere

On this page you will find information about ways to get involved in our global health work. Please check back regularly for the latest opportunities

Through our global health work, the RCOG delivers on its mission to improve girls’ and women’s sexual, reproductive and maternal health in low and middle-income countries. We collaborate with our membership in all of our global health programmes. On occasion, this collaboration offers volunteering opportunities for our membership to lend their clinical expertise to training and advocacy programmes.

To learn more about the College’s global health work, visit our web page.

Current opportunities

UK Clinical Lead | RCOG Gynaecological Health Matters Programme | Nigeria

The RCOG has received funding for a new, one-year initiative to increase access to high-quality gynaecological care in Nigeria, delivered in partnership with the African Center of Excellence for Population, Health and Policy (ACEPHAP) and the Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON).

Application deadline: Monday 1 April 2024

How volunteers contribute to our work

Examples of past volunteer roles include:

Peer review of clinical guidance and training materials
Supporting the development and delivery of training packages
Providing technical assistance to global health programmes

Please check this page for the latest opportunities. We occasionally also share volunteering opportunities from our partners also. If you have any questions or would like to register your interest in future volunteering opportunities, please contact the Centre for Women’s Global Health at cfwgh@rcog.org.uk.

What our volunteers say

"Worldwide"

"The College plays a huge role in the clinical practice of obstetrics and gynaecology in the UK and worldwide. To be part of that process was important to me"

"Rewarding"

"Involvement with the College is enjoyable and rewarding. The College's broad national and international perspectives make it a stimulating environment. Most of all, you'll have the pleasure of doing something worthwhile - helping your colleagues to help women"

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